Papua New Guinea: PM Peter O’Neill survived a no-confidence vote, an outcome unlikely to end upheaval in the country. (Reuters)

EUROPE

Region: Wartime Bosnian Serb leader Radovan Karadzic lodged an appeal against his 40-year jail sentence for genocide, accusing UN judges of “subjecting him to a political trial.” (AFP)

Region: Moscow lifted a temporary ban on air travel for Russian citizens to Turkey imposed over fears of unrest after a failed coup in the country. (AFP)

Turkey: President Recep Tayyip Erdogan faced growing EU criticism over an “unacceptable” crackdown that has seen tens of thousands of people detained or sacked. (AFP)

United Kingdom: British business activity sank to its lowest level since April 2009, the first indication of economic contraction since the shock EU exit vote. (AFP)

MIDDLE EAST

Iran: Iranian forces have foiled a “terrorist” bid to infiltrate the country from Turkey. (AFP)

Syria: The UN Special Envoy Staffan de Mistura hopes that a meeting expected to be held in Geneva next week with US and Russian officials will pave the way for a resumption of peace talks between the warring parties. (AFP)

Syria: Nearly 40 government soldiers and pro-regime fighters were killed when rebels blew up a tunnel under a government position in Aleppo city. (AFP)

TECHNOLOGY AND COMMUNICATIONS

Technology: Canada’s Supreme Court enabled judges to prohibit those convicted of sexual offenses against minors from using the Internet. (AFP)